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Opinion: James Ocholi’s death and the dearth of road safety in Nigeria

Until last Wednesday, I never knew the mandate and responsibility of the Federal Road Safety Corps extended to investigation as to the cause of road accidents and making the reports…

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Over-speeding caused accident which killed James Ocholi – FRSC

The impact of the accident which killed the deceased Minister of Labour and Employment, would have been at a lower intensity, if James Ocholi and his family had used seat…

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Lagos miracle! Ever seen a car move with only 3 tyres? (WATCH)

Lagos is the land where everything is absolutely possible. A place where an aeroplane can be stuck in traffic and finally get parked at a filling station and a car…

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Why Senate committee threw out SGF, FRSC representatives during budget defence

During a budget defence session on Tuesday, February 8, the Senate Committee on Federal Character walked out the representatives of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the…

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Buhari approves promotion of 907 FRSC officers

The promotion of 907 Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) officers between the ranks of Deputy Corps Commander and Deputy Route Commander has been approved by the Presidency. The statement to this…

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Traffic offender arrested by Fayose, disowned by FRSC

The Ekiti state command of the Federal Road Safety Commission has reacted to the claim that one of its official, Adeola Alabi, was arrested by Governor Ayodele Fayose. It was earlier…

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Fayose arrests FRSC officer for driving against traffic

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose arrested an officer of the Federal Road Safety (FRSC) in Ikere Ekiti for driving against traffic. Fayose, on Thursday personally carried out the arrest of the…

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FRSC considers use of card readers to fish out fake licenses

by Ranti Joseph After all the opposition and negative reaction the card reader got during the just concluded elections, it still recorded success and has made FRSC wants to consider…

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When the FRSC says they’ll soon introduce the flying ticket initiative, this is what they mean (READ)

by Ranti Joseph The Federal Road Safety Corps on Wednesday has said it would soon introduce a flying ticket initiative, which is aimed at integrating motorists, commuters and members of…

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Niger Bridge traffic: FRSC moves Zonal HQ from Benin to Asaba

by Iyobosa Omoregie Charles Akpabio, The Zonal Commanding Officer of Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has announced the relocation of the FRSC's zonal office from Benin to Asaba. Speaking in Onitsha,…

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TRAGEDY: Baby falls off mother’s back, gets crushed by a truck

by Anike Jacobs File photo A heavy duty truck, conveying crates of soft drinks, yesterday, at the Okorodafe Roundabout in Ughelli, Delta State, crushed a four-month-old baby girl who had…

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@APCNigeria convention will be smooth sailing – security agencies

by Godwin Akanfe The police, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have expressed readiness to make today’s national convention of the…

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Another Dangote truck killed someone this week – What’s going on?

by Adedayo Ademuwagun A deadly accident happened on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway on Monday. A truck owned by the Dangote Group, which was coming into Lagos, had a brake failure at…

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Politicians who use posters to cover road signs are wicked – FRSC

by Kolapo Olapoju The Federal Road Safety Commission has implored politicians and their supporters to refrain from covering road signs with posters, saying the action was dangerous to safety of road users.…

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Four injured in Abuja road accident

by Akan Ido Four people are currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital Abuja after getting involved in an accident close to Wuse Market in the FCT. The accident which involved…

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One person dies, 17 others injured in Sokoto accident

by James Sambo An accident along the Sokoto-Sabon-Garin Kwannawa highway today claimed the life of one person leaving about 17 others injured. According to Kuteb Takum, the Sector Commander of the Commission…

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Accident at Lekki Toll Gate

by Hycinth Iyereosa Yesterday, there was a major accident close to the Admiralty Toll Gate Plaze. [slideshow_deploy id='306196']

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Tragic: Fatal accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

by Akan Ido A fatal accident happened on the ever-busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday morning. In the accident, two Mazda cars collided with a fuel tanker which immediately caught fire. The…

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Tragic: 18 people killed in Kebbi auto crash

by Isi Esene Several passengers lost their lives this morning as a Sokoto bound 18-seater bus with registration number, BUD 291 XA, collided with a trailer. The bus which took off…

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We will remove all broken down vehicles from the highways

by Iyobosa Omoregie The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) promised to remove all broken- down vehicles along all major Highways across the country. The Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of…

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You’ll soon be seeing a space-age road safety officer as FRSC protects its officers against Ebola

by Obinwanne Mordi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has distributed personal protective kits to its operatives to protect them from the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The FRSC Corps Marshal,…

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New FRSC boss takes over. He’s the first pioneer officer to get top job

Boboye Oyeyemi, the newly appointed Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission, assumed duty in Abuja on Wednesday. From Left: Chidi Nwachukwu, new Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, and new…

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Tragic news: Pregnant woman, 5 others die in Oyo auto crash

by S'ola Filani   A pregnant woman and six other passengers were crushed to death in a multi-car crash on Monday. The fatal accident occurred at Agbala Junction area of…

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Court discharges Chidi Lloyd of attempted murder, Court bans tolls collection on Lekki-Ikoyi bridge & other important stories you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Court discharges Chidi Lloyd of attempted murder The majority leader of Rivers State House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd was yesterday, discharged and acquitted by a Rivers State High…

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‘He stripped naked & beat the officer’: Driver arrested for assaulting FRSC commander

by 'Jola Sotubo A bus driver in Lagos has been arrested and charged to court for reckless driving and assault. Sherafa Adewale, is said to have driven without regard for…

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Dele Agekameh: On the sorry state of Nigerian roads

by Dele Agekameh Besides causing avoidable deaths to road users, the drivers of articulated vehicles also constitute some nuisance to other road users as they often block the highways at…

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Tragic: Pregnant woman, 10 others burnt to death as bus goes up in flames in Delta

by Oke Efagene A  pregnant woman and 10 others were killed yesterday in Effurun, Delta State, when a Delta City 14-passenger commercial bus caught fire. However, 4 people including the…

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Gospel singer, Busola Oke involved in car accident (See Photo)

by Akan Ido Gospel singer, Busola Oke was a few days ago involved in a vehicle accident while on her way from Ibadan, the Oyo state capital to Lagos. Oke…

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Terrible: Confusion as ‘policeman shoots FRSC official in Abuja’

by 'Jola Sotubo Two officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) are said to have been injured after a clash with policemen in Abuja. One of the FRSC officers…

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Tragic: 3 people killed in Badagry car accident

by Oke Efagene Three people have reportedly lost their lives in an auto accident on Friday, November 29, 2013, in Badagry, Lagos State. The vehicle they were travelling in collided…

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